California is two steps ahead on climate rulesThe Los Angeles TimesCalifornia's laws are stricter than the Environmental Protection Agency rule, formally proposed Monday. The EPA would require the nation's power plants to cut carbon dioxide emissions 30% by 2030 from 2005 levels.

Indiana governor vows to fight new emissions rulesThe Indianapolis StarIndiana Gov. Mike Pence vowed Monday to fight a national plan to combat global warming, joining the state's business leaders in arguing that coal-dependent Indiana would face higher electric rates and lost jobs if power plants have to reduce carbon emissions.

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EPA proposes state-specific emission goalsThe state goals are not requirements on each specific power plant, but rather provide individual states the flexibility to meet the 30 percent reduction rate by 2030 through lowering overall carbon intensity of the power sector.